Developed by
Canvas Software
Released
1988
Also For
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS
Published by
GO! Media Holdings Ltd.

Perspective
Top-down
Setting
Fantasy
Genre
Action
Gameplay
RPG elements
Visual
2D scrolling

Description

Wizard Warz is an overhead view action game with very light role-playing elements. The player starts of as an apprentice wizard whose goal is to defeat seven master wizards and become the chief wizard himself. To accomplish that he must return six treasures to their rightful owners and find more powerful spells.

The wizard starts with four minor spells of the player's choice, and can acquire new ones during the course of the game. The gameplay focuses on exploring wilderness areas and fighting monsters. Enemies have their own strengths and weaknesses to the wizard's offensive magical barrage, so choosing the right spell against the right foe is usually the key to success. The wizard can also summon a familiar to help him on his mission. For example, having a crow will extend the player's viewing distance.

From Mobygames.com. Original Entry